Kennedy Doubled Die Varieties

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by foundinrolls, Oct 15, 2005.

  1. foundinrolls

    foundinrolls Roll Searching Enthusiast

    Hi All,
    I am posting a pic of the word TRUST from a 1974 D DDO Kennedy Half. There is similar doubling to be found on 1964, 1964 D, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968 D, 1969 D, (not sure about 1970 D) 1971, 1971 D, 1972, 1972 D (not sure about 1973 or '73D) and the 1974 D.
    The 1964 D also has a tripled die variety.

    The point of the pic is to show you the grooves and notching you should be looking for. There are some that are doubled almost as much as the 1974 D. This is not flat, shelf-like doubling that is often confused by collectors as being doubled die strikes. The doubling is rounded.

    I see a lot of folks looking at Kennedys for the silver alone but there is a ton of great stuff out there. There are also several types of Kennedys with doubling on the reverse. Again, look for notches and grooves. Sometimes the notches are called "split serifs" . Since the lettering on The reverses of Kennedys don't have great serifs, if any, you have to look for separations of the lettering. That is best seen on the lower portions of the lettering.

    Anyway, look for the small stuff!!
    Have Fun,
    Bill
     

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  3. B12

    B12 Coin Hoarder

    Oh yea. That's definitely Doubled Die. B12
     
  4. cherrypicker

    cherrypicker New Member

    Thanls for the info.- got a bag of halves up stairs and am going to investigate now!
    Bill
     
  5. foundinrolls

    foundinrolls Roll Searching Enthusiast

    Good Luck, let me know if anything turns up!!
     
  6. cherrypicker

    cherrypicker New Member

    nope-nothing good found. Did find a nice 1971 half, though-what's new :D
     
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